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Athletics podcast Jeremiah Salmomson Thu May 29, 2025: Jacob’s ladder to success; A’s open four game series in Toronto

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Sacramento A’s Jacob Wilson circles the bases after hitting a fifth inning home run against the Houston Astros on Wed May 28, 2025 at Daikin Park in Houston (AP News photo)

Athletics podcast Jeremiah Salmonson Thu May 29, 2025:

#1 Jeremiah, Once again the Sacramento A’s fell in the late innings losing Wednesday to the Houston Astros 5-3 at Daikin Park in Houston. The loss was the A’s 13th out of their last 14 games.

#2 The got another strong performance from their starter Luis Severino pitching six innings, allowing three hits, one earned run, two walks and four strikeouts.

#3 A’s reliever Justin Sterner pitched 2.3 innings, three hits, one earned run, and two unearned runs, walked a batter in the bottom of the seventh inning that allowed the Astros to come back and take the lead.

#4 Despite the loss the A’s rookie Jacob Wilson had an offensive day in third inning doubled in Luis Urias, Wilson later scored on Brent Rooker’s RBi double. Wilson in the fifth hit his seventh home run a solo shot that gave the A’s a 3-2 lead.

#5 The A’s are in Toronto Thursday night to face the Blue Jays the A’s will be starting LHP Jacob Lopez (0-2, 2.57 ERA) for the Toronto Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios (1-2, ERA 4.22). The Jays are playing .500 ball in their last ten games going 5-5.

Jeremiah Salmonson does the A’s podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioserivce.com

San Francisco Giants podcast Lincoln Juarez: Giants open 3 game series with Marlins Friday

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San Francisco Giants starter Landen Roupp works on the Detroit Tigers line up in the bottom of the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wed May 28, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Despite a more productive offense, the San Francisco Giants (31-25) got swept by the Detroit Tigers (37-20) losing game three 4-3 on Wednesday.

#2 Giants Heliot Ramos had the only home run of the game which scored two runs. Taking a 3-0 lead into the bottom of the fifth inning, the Giants were looking pretty good.

#3 It all came crashing down when the Tigers put four runs up on the scoreboard in the fifth taking the 4-3 lead that would be the final.

#4 In the fifth inning as eight Detroit batters came to the plate. A couple of runs scored when Colt Keith doubled Jake Rogers and Kerry Carpenter home in a Detroit rally that was just getting started with no outs.

#5 The Giants have the day off Thursday but are back at it again in Miami on Friday. The Giants will start Kyle Harrison (0-1, ERA 3.86) and for the Marlins Cal Quantrill (3-4 ERA 6.09) first pitch 4:10pm PDT.

Lincoln Juarez filled in for Morris Phillips who does the San Francisco Giants podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco Suffers Another Loss; Swept By Tigers 4-3; Road trip continues for SF Friday in Miami

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Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora (left) has got a good idea that Detroit Tigers Jake Rogers (right) has got the throw and tag beat ahead of San Francisco Giants third baseman in bottom of the fifth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wed May 28, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason
Despite a more productive offense, the San Francisco Giants (31-25) got swept by the Detroit Tigers (37-20) losing game three 4-3 on Wednesday.

Giants Heliot Ramos had the only home run of the game which scored two runs. Taking a 3-0 lead into the bottom of the fifth inning, the Giants were looking pretty good. It all came crashing down when the Tigers put four runs up on the scoreboard in the fifth taking the 4-3 lead that would be the final.

Game recap: San Francisco got those bats working in the second inning with a couple of hits. Matt Chapman doubled to open the inning and LaMonte Wade Jr. doubled driving in Chapman for the early 1-0 lead. The score remained 1-0 going into the fifth inning.

More hits for the Giants came in the fifth when Ramos homered with Mike Yastrzemski on board to extend their lead to 3-0 in a much improved offensive effort mid-way through the game. Through five innings the Giants already had five hits and with the 3-0 lead looked to be in control of this game.

The Tigers turned this entire game upside down in the bottom of the fifth inning as eight Detroit batters came to the plate. A couple of runs scored when Colt Keith doubled Jake Rogers and Kerry Carpenter home in a Detroit rally that was just getting started with no outs.

The Tigers would tack on another two runs to take the lead 4-3 when Justyn -Henry Malloy singled Gleyber Torres and Colt Keith home. The San Francisco 3-0 lead had been extinguished in a single inning.

This game went into the ninth inning with the Tigers continuing to lead 4-3. It became a pitchers duel as neither had scored through three innings. It came down to the top of the ninth and the Giants had one last chance to salvage the game.

It was quick and painful for San Francisco in the inning. Ramos struck out, Wilmer Flores flied out and Jung Hoo Lee ground out and that was the ballgame with the Tigers sweeping the Giants winning the game 4-3.

The Giants had more production at the plate with ten hits in the game outhitting the Tigers 11- 7. The problem for San Francisco was the number of runners in scoring position that failed to score. They had nine players in scoring position coming away with only one run.

Lack of opportunity was not the problem for the Giants today because they had a multitude of chances to score. While the Tigers were outplayed in the game they were able to hang onto the lead for the one-run win.

The hero of the game for the Tigers was closer Tommy Kahnle who pitched the final two innings. He finished the game with no hits, no runs, no walks and two strikeouts.

Roupp lasted four innings for San Francisco and was relieved by Randy Rodriguez for a couple of innings. Ramos and Chapman each had three hits and LaMonte Wade Jr. has really stepped it up lately with a couple of hits.

It was another really tough game for the Giants. Three Tiger runners reached first base after being hit and so there was a lot going on for San Francisco that attributed to this loss.

Game notes: Wednesday afternoon the Giants finished up their series with the Tigers swept after losing games one and two by 3-1 scores and losing by a run on Wednesday 4-3. San Francisco continued to struggle at the plate in both Monday and Tuesday games and needed more production offensively in Wednesday’s game.

Giants starting pitcher Roupp went four innings pitched allowed five hits and an earned run. The Tigers scored three more unearned runs. All four of the Detroit runs came in the bottom of the fifth inning and that was all they needed to win the game. Tiger starter Jobe Jackson went 4.2 innings, allowing seven hits and three earned runs for the win.

The Giants will take a travel day off Thursday before taking on the Miami Marlins on Friday for a three game series. Probable pitcher for San Francisco will be Kyle Harrison with a 0-1, 3.86 ERA. The Marlins will start Cal Quantrill who comes into the game with a 3-4 win/loss record and a 6.09 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 4:10 PM.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary-Yankees announced $6.4 Billion Stadium renovation

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New York Yankees Stadium will be renovated at the tune of $6.4 billion by owner Hal Steinbrenner (photo by Ebay)

Yankees announced $6.4 Billion Stadium renovation

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

From a team like the A’s, where the owner is counting pennies every day, and seldom improves the team on the field to be at least competitive, and now playing in a foreign stadium not able to at least sellout one game yet during the first two months of the season, to the New York Yankees, arguably the most famous sports franchise in American professional sports.

Here, the Yanks are making news. New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner announced $6.4 billion stadium renovation project that will redefine arena standards to deliver a world-class experience for fans. In a groundbreaking announcement that has sent shock waves through the sports world, New York Yankees managing general partner “This ambitious project aims to completely redefine the standards in the arena and deliver a world-class experience for fans, players, and the entire baseball community.” -said the owner.

Here are some of the improvements. Cutting-edge seating with enhanced sightlines and comfort Immersive digital experiences and interactive fan zones Expanded dining and hospitality options featuring local and international cuisines sustainable design elements to reduce environmental impact Upgraded player facilities inspired by the recent Steinbrenner Field renovations Yankee fans are among the most opinionated in all of baseball.

Here are some of their responses on the internet: After hearing Hal Steinbrenner’s announcement, many Yankee fans reacted this way— “How about putting a roof?” —“We need that money instead to get the players to take us to another World Series title:” — ” Take a billion off and go get some A-list players instead”—. “We are fine the way the stadium is.” “Stadiums fine, sign a few starters and a 3B”— Can you please make it easier to find the parking garage?! I’m still lost in the Bronx.” —Yeah, and then make it that much harder to go to a game because it’ll be more expensive.”

Anecdote: In the 2000 World Series, the New York Yankees played the New York Mets, which was the first Subway Series in New York since 1956. I was contacted by LBC (Latino Broadcasting Corporation, based in Miami) to do the play-by-play with my friend and colleague, Eduardo Ortega, of the San Diego Padres.

We went onto the streets just outside the Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan, armed with a recorder, and gathered opinions from Yankees and Mets fans alike. It was typical New York, with some very colorful language that our producer-engineer, Armando Talavera, had to edit later at the stadium before the game for our pregame. The Yankees won the series 4 games to 1. They were defending World Champions and won their third in a row.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com

Lack of Hitting Continues to Plague Giants Losing to Detroit 3-1 in Game Two

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San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin gets into it with umpire Tom Randazzo after getting kicked out of the game in the top of the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers on Tue May 27, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Game Two between the San Francisco Giants (31-24) and the Detroit Tigers (36-20) looked very much like game one. The Giants only scored in one inning, the ninth inning , after the Tigers had taken a 3-0 lead after the three opening innings.

It was another tough loss for pitcher Logan Webb. He did strikeout ten batters but the Giants continued to struggle at the plate, they’re bats on standby for some time now as they continue to search for answers in a 3-1 loss at Comerica Park in Detroit on Tuesday night.

A windy day in Detroit were the conditions that the Giants had to deal with on Tuesday of their series with the Tigers. San Francisco lost Monday by the score of 3-1.

In game after game, the Giants have not had a great deal of offense despite continuing to win games here and there. It is starting to catch up with them as the lost again on Tuesday and they have to figure this out as their win/loss record continues to plummet.

The Giants starter Logan Webb just couldn’t hold those Tigers pitching six innings allowing seven hits, and all of the Tigers three runs was all they needed. Starting pitcher for the Tigers Jack Flaherty got the win pitching six innings allowing just two hits, no earned runs, one walk and struck eight.

This game did not go as planned for the Giants. The Tigers scored in the first three innings to take a 3-0 lead. Riley Greene doubled in the first inning to get started for Detroit and Gleyber Torres scored on that hit for the early 1-0 lead.

It did not stop there. Wenceel Perez came to the plate and homered in his first at-bat in his season debut, a solo home run, extending the Detroit lead to 2-0. In the third inning Riley Greene had his second hit of the game, a single, driving in Colt Keith for a 3-0 lead. Detroit would not score for the rest of the game.

The Giants trailed early but there were still six innings of baseball left for a comeback. While the Giants had a lot of game left their problematic woes at the plate persisted and they did not score a single run through the first eight innings.

They finally got up on the scoreboard in the ninth inning but it was far too little too late. Wilmer Flores, who has been consistently good at the plate doubled Heliot Ramos home for the only run San Francisco would score in the game. The final was 3-1 in favor of Detroit as the Tigers took a 2-0 lead in the series looking for a sweep Wednesday.

Tiger pitcher Jack Flaherty threw six scoreless innings. He finished allowing two hits, a walk and eight strikeouts. His ERA improved to 3.94 as the Tigers won their third game in a row. He retired the last 11 batters he faced before being relieved by Chase Lee.

It was another tough game for San Francisco starting pitcher Logan Webb. He allowed seven hits, three runs, one walk and ten strikeouts through six innings. He was relieved by Tristan Beck who finished the game in the losing effort. Manager Bob Melvin was ejected in the fifth inning for arguing balls and strikes. All-around it was a rough outing for the Giants.

Wednesday, game three will be played with the Giants fighting to avoid a sweep. The Giants will start Landon Roupp who comes in with a 3-3 win/loss record and a 3.63 ERA. Jackson Jobe will take the mound for the Tigers with a 4-1 win/loss record and a 4.06 ERA. This will be a very tough assignment for San Francisco if they continue to struggle offensively. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 10:10 AM.

A’s Woes Continue With 11-1 Astros Scoring Clinic in Houston

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Sacramento A’s centerfielder Denzel Clarke (1) can’t quite reach Houston Astros Jose Altuve’s two run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning at Daikin Park in Houston on

A’s Woes Continue With 11-1 Astros Scoring Clinic in Houston

By Mauricio Segura

By the time the sun had set over Daikin Park, the A’s were gasping for air under a deluge of offense from the Houston Astros. What started as a hopeful outing after breaking their 11-game skid on Sunday, quickly turned into a sobering reminder of how far the green and gold have slipped in just a matter of weeks.

Behind a vintage performance from Jose Altuve and another rocky outing for starter JP Sears, the A’s fell 11–1 on Tuesday night, dropping to 23–32 on the season.

The A’s came into the game with some promise. Miguel Andujar carried a 12-game hitting streak, Lawrence Butler was swinging a hot bat, and the team had shown signs of offensive life lately, batting nearly .300 over their last six games.

But none of that mattered to the Astros, who wasted no time pouncing on Sears in the second inning with a sequence that foreshadowed the lopsided night ahead.

Houston plated four in the second on a sharp double from Chas McCormick, another from Mauricio Dubón, and a two-run homer off the bat of Jeremy Peña. It only got worse in the third when Altuve launched the first of his two home runs, a solo shot that extended the lead to 5–0.

By the time Altuve returned to the plate in the fourth, he followed a Peña single with a second homer, his eighth of the season, putting the game completely out of reach at 9–1.

For Sears, it was his third straight loss and another step back in what had once been a strong campaign. After an impressive April, the lefty has now allowed ten home runs in May and was pulled in the fourth inning after giving up nine hits and seven earned runs, pushing his ERA to 4.40.

Not much went right for the A’s on either side of the ball. Offensively, they struck out 13 times and grounded into two double plays, including one with the bases loaded in the sixth that could have brought the team back into the game. Butler provided the lone highlight, launching a solo homer in the fourth for his eighth of the year, continuing an impressive stretch in which he’s gone 12-for-36 over his last nine games.

Rookie Denzel Clarke did notch his first Major League hit in the sixth, a soft single to third, but it was largely symbolic on a night when the green and gold were outplayed in every facet. A’s outfielder Drew Avans added his own milestone with a single in the ninth, also his first career hit, while Miguel Andujar extended his hit streak to 13 games, offering a small bright spot in an otherwise long evening.

The loss continues a brutal stretch for the Athletics, who have now dropped 16 of their last 20. Their starting rotation has not recorded a win in 13 games, and the bullpen, once again taxed, surrendered another pair of runs, including a two-run homer by Christian Walker in the sixth that sealed the Astros’ blowout.

Next up Wednesday, the A’s turn to Luis Severino in hopes of salvaging the short two-game set before heading north to Toronto. The right-hander has been strong on the road, but he’ll need support from both the offense and a weary bullpen if the A’s hope to avoid another sweep at the hands of an American League West foe.

Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.

Sacramento A’s podcast Shooty Babitt Tue May 27, 2025: The talk is getting louder that MLB playing minor league parks isn’t working

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Los Angeles Angels pitcher Hunter Strickland throws a pitch to the Sacramento A’s hitter Miguel Andujar in the bottom of the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park on Tue May 20, 2025. There have been a number of publications questioning the quality of the Major League Baseball being payed in minor league parks. (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Shooty Babitt:

#1 Shooty, there have been a number of publications discussing the Sacramento A’s playing in a minor league park isn’t the best idea after all. The A’s have the worst home record in baseball at 9-19. The A’s have have been involved in lopsided games and at just recently completed an 11 game losing streak.

#2 The A’s completed a seven game homestand running from May 19-25 and lost six of those seven games all at home before winning Sun May 25 which turned out to be the game that ended their 11 game losing streak.

#3 The ballplayers have been restrained about criticizing playing at Sutter Health Park the minor league home of the Sacramento River Cats a San Francisco Giants triple A affiliate. Just small hints of the players not so excitable feelings have been dropped one by A’s pitcher Luis Severino who said Sutter Health was a minor league park and A’s manager Mark Kotsay saying the site lines when a ball is hit down the left field line you can’t see it from where he’s standing in the dugout.

#4 The long and short of it Shooty should the A’s put an end to this three year interim agreement with the Rivercats owner Vivek Ranadive and open up discussions with Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee to return to the Coliseum and play their final two years after this season in Oakland before moving to Las Vegas in 2028? The Coliseum isn’t perfect but it’s a big league stadium and it would be a good temporary place until the Vegas park is built?

#5 The A’s had the day off on Monday and open a two game series in Houston on Tuesday night at Daikin Field in Houston. The A’s will be going with starter LHP JP Sears (4-4 ERA 4.00) Astros RHP Hunter Brown (6-3 ERA 2.04) will start to open the brief series first pitch is 5:10pm PDT.

Shooty Babitt is a former 1981 second baseman for the Oakland A’s, Shooty worked as an NBC Sports Bay Area A’s analyst and is currently a scout for the A’s and filled in for Tony Renteria who does the A’s podcasts each Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Ohtani and Yamamoto key in Dodgers wins; Ex Dodger Taylor is getting some reps with Angels; plus more news

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Los Angeles Dodgers two way star Shohei Ohtani throws batting practice before meeting the New York Mets Sun May 25, 2025 (AP News photo)

That’s Amaruy News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Amaury, Los Angeles Dodgers two way star Shohei Ohtani threw a 22 pitch bullpen session one of the pitches was a 97 mph fast ball how close does he look to returning to the mound.

#2 The Dodgers who had been struggling losing four of their last ten games are showing signs of improvement with a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Ohtani and Dodger pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto were both key players in this game. Yamamoto pitched six innings giving up two hits. Ohtani hit a home run for his second straight game for a league leading 19 homers.

#3 Former Dodger Chris Taylor reached a one year agreement at the MLB minimum salary with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Taylor started in centerfield on Monday night against the New York Yankees and batted in the eighth hole.

#4 The Detroit Tigers Tarik Skubal’s strike to balls ratio is 82 Ks to 3 Base on balls. Skubal is being compared to former Detroit Tiger Justin Verlander who was unstoppable during his Tigers days. Skubal on Sunday pitched a complete 5-0 shutout against the Cleveland Guardians in Detroit. Skubal has movement on his pitches and was dealing.

#5 Boston Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler has something to say about a pitch that he said was a strike. The reply did show the ball landed in the box. none the less Walker argued the ball was a strike against New York Mets hitter Juan Soto. Walker was ejected from the game and manager Alex Cora came out and had his say as well.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

San Francisco Offense Remains Stagnant Losing to Tigers 3-1

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Matt Chapman provided the only offense for the San Francisco Giants scoring the team’s only run in the top of the sixth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Mon May 26, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (31-23) started off their three game series with the Detroit Tigers (35-20) on Memorial Day but this day was anything but memorable for the Giants losing 3-1. Again the team struggled at the plate coming away with only five hits in the game. The only players with hits were the threesome of Wilmer Flores, Jung Hoo Lee and Matt Chapman. It was a lackluster offensive game for San Francisco.

Game recap: It was a quiet start for both teams through the first three innings. The first team up on the scoreboard was Detroit in the bottom of the fourth inning taking a 1-0 lead. Dillon Dingler singled Colt Keith home. Detroit struck again in the bottom of the fifth inning, this time for two runs extending their lead to 3-0. Riley Greene singled both Kerry Carpenter and Gleyber Torres home and the Tigers were off and running.

San Francisco continued to struggle at the plate finally getting up on the scoreboard in the sixth inning, a single run. Flores singled to center and Chapman scored and the Giants were back in the game but still trailing 3-1.

Flores along with Lee and Chapman were having a good game despite very few hits across the board. Taking the early lead was monumental for the Tigers forcing the Giants to play catchup for the rest of the game. The Tigers have been especially good at home and this game was proving no different.

The Giants pitching was keeping the Giants in the game but the poor hitting was hurting them. Neither team would score for the remainder of the game; the final was 3-1 in favor of the Tigers. San Francisco had horrible offense finishing with only five hits and loading the bases several times in the early innings didn’t help either.

Only three Giants had hits and they are going to have to snap out of it. Flores brought in the only run the Giants had in the game. Flores had 2 hits, Lee had two and Chapman one. San Francisco is connecting at the plate but it has been a collection of fly outs, line outs and ground outs not to mention the mounting errors.

Game notes: The Giants kicked off the unofficial start of summer on the road taking on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. It was a sunny 67 degrees at first pitch. a perfect day for enjoying a holiday baseball game. The Giants were coming off a successful series with the Nationals winning yesterdays game, a close one, 3-2.

The Tigers lost their last series with the Guardians but did win their last game with Cleveland 5-0. The American League Central leaders will be looking to get back on track in this series. They have a very deep lineup which plays very well offensively. The Giants have been struggling with a very quiet offense. They have been winning despite quiet bats but starting to connect would enhance everything for the Giants.

Tuesday in game two the Tigers will be even tougher than in game one. They are back on track winning their second game in a row in a stadium where they have been hard to beat. Logan Webb who has not been very good on the road will try to get a win for the Giants Tuesday and tie up the series.

He struggled in his last outing and will be looking to clean things up. He has a 5-4 win/loss record and a 2.67 ERA. The Tigers will start Jack Flaherty who also struggled in his last outing. He has a 2-6 win/loss record and an ERA of 4.39. First pitch for Tuesday’s game is scheduled for 3:40 PM.

in the only run the Giants scored in the game.

San Francisco Giants podcast Marko Ukalovic: Giants win sixth of last ten; Head to Detroit to open 3 game series Monday

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San Francisco Giants Willy Adames (left) and Mike Yastrzemski (right) are lighter than air after their win over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington DC on Sun May 25, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 San Francisco Giants starter Robbie Ray pitched six effective innings to pick up his seventh win against no loses for the season in a 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.

#2 The Giants Sam Huff provided some offense with a home run and it was enough to get by the Washington Nationals. The Giants taking two out of three in Washington.

#3 The Nats CJ Abrams let the bottom of the ninth off with a double off closer Ryan Walker and James Wood picked up an RBI with a one out double scoring Abrams. Walker ended up retiring the next two hitters and picked up his tenth save of the season.

#4 Marko at the rate that Ray is pitching he could be a Cy Young candidate. Ray is the second Giant in the last 30 years to start a season at 7-0 the last to do it was Kevin Gausman in 2021.

#5 Next up for the Giants it’s off to the Motor City and the Detroit Tigers on Monday. The Giants will be starting RHP Hayden Birdsong 2-0 ERA 1.91 for the Tigers Keider Montrero (1-1 ERA 5.28) first pitch 10:10 AM PDT at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Marko Ukalovic does the Giants podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com